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Monday, December 31, 2012

This year has been crazy amazing. When I look back at my posts from January I realize my little man was only turning 4 months old and wasn't able to talk, walk or really interact all that much. Some days, not going to lie, I really miss those days- at least the non-mobile part. Dude runs around like a crazy person. Her es a look back at the things that made this year incredible.

January brought my first ever tips and tricks post- and its been a favorite with over 1.5 million (HOLY FREAKING EFF!) page views. Grayson hit the four month mark, and we shared our must haves. From that list, we still play with the turtle, the bunny and Scout- so they were some pretty darn good picks! I shared some cold weather favorite recipes and how to make homemade baby food. To top it off I celebrated my 27th birthday with my favorite little man in my arms.

February was busy with the first round of teething troubles (teeth suck sometimes!). You lovely ladies shared some great tips for what worked with your kiddos to ease tooth pain- a frozen washcloth filled with applesauce has been a fave! Tips and Tricks 2 hit the old blog this month. I also got to see a girl send my little boy his first valentine- hello heart breaker.

This month Grayson's little personality really started to develop, but I realized it was eerily similar to his fathers as I shared my realization that Dear Lord, he is his father's child. It warmed up in March and we hit the road in flip flops to stroll the 'hood nearly every single day. It was glorious. What wasn't so glorious? Surviving our first round of the fever- which made me wonder how I could go days in college with little to no sleep but now can no longer function. Hello old age, nice to meet you.

On May 1st Grayson figured out how to crawl- and we knew then we were in trouble. It was an athletic month of sorts- I started and gave up on the Couch 2 5K program. My amazing hubs and his Momma ran the Pittsburgh Half Marathon while I ate some delish doughnuts from Peace, Love and Little Doughnuts. Grayson even started swim lessons and discovered his love for both the water and making kissy noises at his cute 16 year old instructor. That month Grayson also decided that in order to get the ladies he had to give up his bink, and tossed it away cold turkey on his own which admittedly made Momma a little sad.

June brought the end of the school year- wooo!! I was super excited to spend time with my little man and check things off of my summer bucket list. We visited the Aviary and the Children's Museum, both musts if you're in the Pittsburgh area with kiddos. Grayson also chose this month to udder his first word, Mama! You better bet your sweet bottom that I still remind Daddy to this very day that I was his first word, and as soon as we move to a house with a yard there will be a pony delivered for that sweet boy. We also got a few projects done around the house, like the amazing porch beautification care of Thompson's Water Seal!

In August I asked someone to bring me an adult beverage, because Grayson began to climb on every stinking thing he could get his hands on. At 11 months old I was convinced he was trying everything he could to not make it to his first birthday. I shared some of the projects I was working on for the party that he was so desperately trying to avoid, like the high chair re-do and the fabric birthday banner. My deepest secrets (okay, not all of them) were revealed when I shared if you really knew me and I was thrilled to learn that I have other ketchup obsessed loves out there. I also let the sarcastic comments fly in sometimes people can be so stupid, my answers to all of the dumb pregnancy/baby questions I had received over the past year.

I got around in November to posting about Grayson's first real Halloween and how once he figured out that the strangers were giving out candy he was all into it. I talked about what it meant to me to be a boy momma then I lamented about how much I need a baby girl when I found Sweet Baby Jean Hair Accessories. Grayson had his first haircut, where a few tears were shed by him and by me. To wrap up the month I shared the 30 things I am thankful for- friends, family, and of course all of you lovelies!

In December I kind of sucked at blogging. Sorry 'bout that. Christmas snuck up on me and school was ridiculously busy. We did all of our favorite traditions and I shared with you our hunt for the K family Christmas tree and a recap of Christmas 2012.

Its been an amazing year- that's for sure! I cant believe all of the things that my kid learned to do, how hes grown and how hubs and I have grown and learned. Here's to bringing in 2013 in true old lady style- Ill be snug in my bed when the ball drops. In my defense we have a sick little bean and haven't had much sleep around these parts in a few nights. Ill be back tomorrow to share my goals for 2013!

Friday, December 28, 2012

Grayson Boy must have been on Santa's nice list this year- well if not Santa, at least the Grandparent's good list.

Its a tradition that Santa sends an early present to you- usually PJs and Slippers for Christmas morning. Santa knew Grayson already had some nifty new slippers, so he sent PJs and a book instead.

Then in our spanking new jammies we put out cookies and milk for Santa

However, Grayson decided he needed to sample them before Santa got a taste. Despite Daddy warning that's a good way to get on the naughty list.

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Cookie thief.

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Trying to get a family photo where Momma doesn't have half closed eyes- fail.

However, Santa mustnt' have minded because

Christmas morning looked something like this:

Santa left his footprints by the cookies and milk

Checking them out!

Patrick's parents stay with us for the holidays, so Grayson gets to wake up with two of his favorite people in the house. When they are around- Patrick and I do not exist. Christmas day is crazy. We start at home, then head to my Mom's, then my Dad's, my Grandma's then Patricks Grandparents. Time is budgeted and a schedule is made. However Grayson tossed us off the schedule by taking a 2.5 hour nap at Nana's. Here's a little snap shot into the day.

Pappy made him a fire truck pedal car for Christmas- the back half is a super sweet bookshelf/toybox. Grayson loves it...Momma isnt so sure about all of the alarms Pap installed on the sucker though.

Opening gifts with Nana

Loved this face when he saw his remote controlled car.

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The year of the cars- Grayson was also gifted his own truck by my dad.

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We always end the evening at Gong and Pap's. Its full of food, family and presents. This is my favorite picture- the four generations of K men. Every year it gets more an more apparent that this child will look NOTHING like me as he gets older.

In other news, I now own my own toy store- its located where my dining room used to be. Feel free to stop on by and play sometime!

Monday, December 24, 2012

Wishing all of you safe, wonderful, joy filled holidays with your family. I'd love to tell you that the Grayson Boy is nestled all snug in his bed, but in reality he is running around playing with his Grandma and Grandpap loving his life. I cant wait until tomorrow morning to see him tear into his presents. My wish for all of you is that you get to experience Christmas through the joy of a child- even if you don't have one, just acting like one works!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Its that time of year again, to trek off to the farm to get our Christmas tree. Every year we end up with a tree aptly named Shamu and this year was no different. The weather was perfect. It was a balmy 48 degrees and the sun was shining. There was no mud or snow- overall the most perfect day we have ever had getting our tree.

Getting ready to go out into the field ﻿

My boys

We told him to go find one- hes a bean on a mission!

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We decided that whatever one he picked we would get, and just like his Daddy he picked the biggest fattest tree he could find. ﻿

Dragging the trees back to the barn

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The tree baler > family pictures.

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Funny face picture- Grayson didn't join in. He better learn quick.

I love that we have kept up the tradition of going to get our tree in the same place with our growing baby boy with our family.

Flashback to 2011- Grayson got a bit bigger, but the tree is about the same!

Now we just have to get the monstrosity in the house and decorated. Stay tuned!

Welcome to my crazy life!Come along with me as I attempt to navigate the crazy life of a wife, new mommy, professional cheapskate, DIY-er, and teacher

I'm a wife to the hubs and a mama to the bean. A lover of sweet tea and pajama pants. A wanna-be photographer and world traveler. A black and gold football junkie. Cheap at heart, with expensive taste. Spend my days chasing the man-child, DIY-ing my dreams, and keeping a lid on my sarcasm. This is my crazy life, welcome to it.